GET ready for the Howl at the Moon Party with the legendary pig on a spit. You'll be entertained by Buzz Karaoke. It's sure to be a heap of fun from 6pm. Bookings highly recommended on 5486 5535.

SATURDAY

Billy's

SUNSHINE Coast band Jelly Bean will rock Billy's for the first time ever from 9.30pm-1am.

Gympie's Gold Rush Festival

THE annual celebration of the founding of Gympie reaches another peak today with the Gold Rush Festival. All the fun kicks off at Nelson Reserve at 11am with a classic car and bike show, plus market stalls, live entertainment and free rides for the kids. The grand parade is not to be missed as community groups, schools and businesses participate in a colourful, musical spectacular down Mary St from 4pm. Emma Beau and Linc Phelps will be performing live at the amphitheatre from 5pm followed by a free concert by '80s pop band Mental As Anything.

Gympie RSL

ENJOY all the classic hits from Mood Swings from 7.30pm in the main lounge.

Mt Pleasant Hotel

GET ready to rock out to band Fed Up who will be performing from 7pm-11pm.

Royal Hotel

THE Vibe will rock the Royal from 9pm. Be ready for a big evening.

SUNDAY

Mt Pleasant Hotel

SUNDAYS are very pleasant at the Mount with the acoustic guitar stylings of Brad Rogers from midday onwards.

Rainbow Beach Hotel

BRENDAN Pyke is playing acoustic guitar from 2-6pm so head out to chill out at Rainbow.

Silky Oak Tea Gardens

MIDDAY-4pm enjoy the unique hospitality of the very quirky Silky Oak Tea Gardens with music by Ronnie J.